#Ruhui

[extra-wolf]

Love the grump turning soft kinda trope!

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Ruhui owns a steakhouse across the road from your new cafe. You’ve been pining over him for months, not knowing if he’s into humans at all.

Your heart raced with excitement as you unlocked the door to your new cafe It was the culmination of years of dreaming and months of hard work. The aroma of fresh coffee and pastries filled the air, a welcoming scent that you hoped would entice passersby. As you flipped the sign to open, your stomach fluttered with a mix of nerves and anticipation.

The first few customers trickled in, offering smiles and congratulations. You felt a surge of pride with each new face that appeared at the door. Your cafe, with its cosy armchairs and warm lighting, was exactly how you had envisioned it – a haven for those seeking comfort and a good cup of coffee.

Mid-morning, a sleek black cat sauntered in, its green eyes scanning the room before settling comfortably in a sunny spot by the window. Your heart skipped a beat, the old superstition about black cats and bad luck briefly crossing your mind.

A tall orc with a friendly smile noticed your gaze on the cat. "Ah, a black cat! That's a sign of good luck in orcish culture, you know," he said with a chuckle.

You raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at your lips. "Funny, for us it’s often seen as the exact opposite."

The orc laughed, a deep, rumbling sound that filled the cafe. "Well, I say take the orcish perspective on this one. Looks like good fortune is on your side."

The morning passed in a blur of activity after that. You poured coffees, served pastries, and chatted with customers, the hum of conversation a pleasant and constant undercurrent as you worked. Yet, despite the busyness, your attention kept drifting to the steakhouse across the street.

You had noticed him a few times before, the gnoll who worked there. His tall, imposing figure was hard to miss, as you watched him linger outside with a cigarette. His coarse fur was a rich brown, and he had broad shoulders that strained the think fabric of his uniform shirt.

It wasn’t until three o’clock, however, that there was a lull long enough for you to take a break. With a smile towards Jessica, your sole employee, you stepped outside for air.

There he was again, standing with a cigarette clasped between thick, sharp claws. You offered a wave, but the gnoll only gave a curt nod before slipping back inside.

Well. So much for making friends, then.

Summoning your courage, you decided to introduce yourself anyway. If nothing else, perhaps you could grab a quick lunch and say hello to the steakhouse owner.

The steakhouse was busy, the scent of grilled meat wafting out as you opened the door. You spotted him almost immediately, the gnoll, busily moving between tables.

Approaching the front desk, you were surprised to see the gnoll was the host for today. You felt a knot of nervousness in your stomach as you waved.

"Hi, I'm the owner of the cafe across the street," you began, extending a hand. "The Honeypot. Maybe you’ve seen it? Just wanted to introduce myself." You offered your name, too.

He looked at you, his amber eyes assessing. "Ruhui," he said simply, shaking your hand briefly before turning his attention back to the tables.

“Is the owner or manager around?”

“I’m the manager on shift. The owner only comes in on weekends.”

You shuffled awkwardly. “Right, thank you. I suppose I’ll see you around then?”

“Suppose you will.”

The interaction was brief, polite but lacking warmth. You couldn't shake off the feeling that your human heritage was a barrier he wasn't willing to cross. Gnolls were known for not being exactly… friendly outside of their small social circles.

Disappointed but not deterred, you returned to Jessica and the Honeypot, the black cat still lounging in the sunbeam by the window.

As you stepped back into the warm embrace of your café, the comforting scent of coffee greeted you like an old friend.

Jessica looked up from the espresso machine. "How did it go with the neighbours?" she asked, a playful curiosity in her eyes.

You shrugged, trying to mask your disappointment. "It was alright, but the host wasn't exactly the friendliest."

Jessica wiped her hands on her apron, a knowing smile on her face. "He's probably just busy, you know. Now’s about the time people are coming in for early dinner. Maybe he's not great at first impressions."

You considered this, glancing out the window at the steakhouse. "We should go there for lunch one day, get a feel for the place... and the staff," you suggested, your eyes involuntarily flicking back to where Ruhui had been.

Jessica laughed, leaning against the counter. "Is this a business strategy or are you just curious about the mysterious gnoll?" she teased.

You felt your cheeks warm slightly. "Purely professional interest," you quipped, though your heart betrayed your words.

"Of course, purely professional," Jessica echoed, her tone dripping with mock seriousness. "Should I start looking up how to communicate with gruff gnolls for our team training?"

You joined in the laughter, the sound filling the cafe. "That might not be the worst idea," you said, the corners of your eyes crinkling with amusement.

The rest of the day passed with the comfortable routine of café life. As you served customers and shared jokes, the earlier encounter with Ruhui retreated to the back of your mind, though not completely out of your thoughts.

Closing time came, and as you and Jessica tidied up, the ease of your friendship made the tasks feel less like work and more like a shared hobby.

"So, when are we planning this espionage lunch?" Jessica asked, stacking chairs.

"Let's give it a week. Don’t want to make it too obvious," you replied, a playful edge to your voice.

Jessica nodded, playing along. "A strategic move, boss. I like it."

As you locked up the cafe, you looked across the street at the bustling steakhouse. Just as you were locking up, they were only starting to get genuinely busy.

You hoped for a glimpse of Ruhui as you walked by, but he was nowhere to be seen.

***

Several days passed, the rhythm of the café becoming second nature to you. The black cat had become a regular, much to the delight of your customers. The buzz of conversation, the clink of cups became so familiar that you almost felt lost without it.

On Thursday, as you stepped outside to clear your head and stretch your legs, you spotted Ruhui across the street. He was leaning against the wall of the steakhouse, a lit cigarette dangling from his fingers. The smoke curled upwards, dissipating into the cool air.

You hesitated for a moment, then, driven by a curiosity you couldn’t quite suppress, you crossed the street. As you approached, Ruhui’s amber eyes flicked towards you, a hint of surprise crossing his otherwise impassive features.

"Hi, Ruhui, right?" you said, trying to sound casual.

He nodded, taking a slow drag from his cigarette. "Yes; and you own the Honeypot?"

His voice was deep, with a rough edge that made your stomach warm pleasantly. Youwere surprised that he remembered you.

"That's right," you replied, shuffling your feet slightly. "I hope I'm not disturbing your break."

Ruhui shook his head, a small gesture that seemed to convey more than words could. "It's fine," he said, his gaze returning to the street.

You searched for something to say, a way to extend the conversation. "I've noticed your steakhouse is always busy. Business must be doing well."

"It is," he replied simply, his eyes meeting yours for a moment before looking away.

There was something about his quiet, reserved nature that intrigued you. It was as if there was something more to him that he kept hidden, a story behind those guarded eyes.

"Well, I won't keep you," you said, feeling the conversation reaching its natural end. "See you around."

"Sure," Ruhui said, a noncommittal response that somehow didn't feel dismissive.

As you walked back to the café, his image lingered in your mind. Ruhui was an enigma, a mystery wrapped in a quiet, unassuming package.

Inside, the afternoon light streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow over the room. As you began to tend to the remaining customers and clean up the counters, your mind kept drifting back to the brief interaction with Ruhui.

Just as you were wiping down a table near the window, you glanced across the street and caught Ruhui's figure through the steakhouse's window. He seemed to be watching you, his expression unreadable. As soon as your eyes met, he quickly turned away, resuming his work as if he had never been looking in the first place.

A small smile played on your lips. Was it possible that Ruhui was just as intrigued by you as you were by him? The thought made you laugh to yourself, despite the flutter in your chest.

The rest of the day passed with your thoughts occupied by Ruhui. Every so often, you found yourself stealing glances across the street, half-expecting to catch him looking your way again. If he did steal any more glances, he was careful not to be caught.

***

As the week progressed, the idea of visiting the steakhouse crystalliszed into a plan. Finally, on a quiet Tuesday evening as you were closing up the café with Jessica, you broached the subject.

"Jessica, how about we grab dinner at the steakhouse tonight?" you suggested, wiping down the last table. "We’ve been talking about it for ages, and I finally have a free evening."

Jessica raised an eyebrow, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. "Is this for the food, or the gnoll waiter?" she teased, stacking chairs.

You rolled your eyes, though you couldn't suppress a smile. "Jessica..."

"Sure, sure," Jessica chuckled, following you to the door. "Let's go, then."

With the café locked up, the two of you made your way across the street to the steakhouse. The warm glow from its windows promised a bustling atmosphere. A small flutter of anticipation tickled your stomach as you pushed open the door.

The steakhouse was lively, filled with the sounds of clinking cutlery, sizzling grills, and animated conversations. The hostess led you to a table, handing you menus with a smile. As you scanned the room, you couldn't help but search for Ruhui.

To your surprise, it was Ruhui himself who approached your table, notepad in hand. The look of surprise on his face was brief but noticeable.

"Good evening," he said, regaining his composure. "I'll be your waiter tonight. Can I start you off with some drinks?"

Jessica winked at you subtly across the table, a barely suppressed grin on her face.

"Just water for now, thanks," you said, trying to sound as casual as possible. "We're still looking over the menu."

Ruhui nodded, jotting down your request. "I'll be right back with your waters. Take your time."

As he walked away, Jessica leaned in. "Well, this is an interesting development," she whispered. "He looked genuinely surprised to see us."

You nodded, your eyes following Ruhui as he moved through the restaurant with an effortless grace. "Maybe I’m not as predictable as he thought."

With a smile, you turned your attention to the menu. The array of choices was impressive. It seemed to cater to all kinds of people, from humans and orcs, gnolls to fae elves.

Jessica, ever the one for simplicity, opted for a classic steak and salad combo. Your eyes, however, were drawn to a more exotic option.

"What about the fireheart steak you mused aloud. It was orcish, known for its intense spiciness and bold flavors – a choice not commonly favored by humans.

Jessica raised her eyebrows. "Going for the adventurous choice, I see."

You smiled, feeling a sense of daring. "Why not? It's good to try new things."

When Ruhui returned to take your order, his expression was one of polite professionalism. That is until you ordered the fireheart steak. His eyebrow quirked up, a glimmer of surprise in his eyes.

"That comes with an incredibly spicy sauce," he said, a hint of a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Not many choose it."

You met his gaze, a playful challenge in your eyes. "I like a bit of spice. Keeps things interesting."

For a moment, there was a flicker of something akin to amusement in Ruhui's expression. "Well, consider yourself warned. It's not for the faint of heart."

The exchange felt almost like flirting, and you suppressed a delighted shiver. As Ruhui walked away to place your orders, you couldn't help the smug feeling that crept up. It seemed you had managed to pique his interest, even if just a little.

When the meal arrived, the intensity of the spices hit you immediately. The heat was powerful, but it was also citrusy and rich. You couldn't help but savor each bite, the spices making your face flush.

Jessica watched with a mix of amusement and awe. "I'm impressed," she said, taking a more cautious bite of her steak. "I didn't expect you to handle it so well."

You grinned, feeling a bead of sweat form at your temple. "I may have met my match, but I'm not backing down. This is delicious."

Across the room, you noticed Ruhui stealing glances in your direction, an unspoken question in his eyes. It was as if he was waiting for you to reach for the water, to admit defeat against the dish's fiery nature.

You didn't. Instead, you continued to enjoy the meal, the spice a welcome challenge. With each bite, you felt a sense of pride.

When it came time for dessert, Ruhui approached with a hint of curiosity in his stance. "How was the dish? Not too overwhelming, I hope?"

"Not at all," you replied, your voice steady despite the lingering heat. "It was fantastic. I'll definitely have it again."

A flicker of respect – and was it admiration? – passed through Ruhui's eyes. "I'm impressed. Not many can handle our spicy stuff. You're full of surprises."

The tone of his voice had changed, lighter, almost playful. It was as if your tolerance for the dish had shifted his perception of you, or perhaps broken down a barrier he had erected.

Jessica, picking up on the change, chimed in, "We'd love to try some dessert. What would you recommend?"

Ruhui's suggestion was thoughtful, and he described the desserts with an enthusiasm that seemed new. You chose a fudge brownie at his recommendation, a decision that seemed to please him.

As he walked away to place your dessert order, Jessica leaned in, a sly smile on her face. "Seems like you're not the only one full of surprises. Ruhui might have a softer side after all."

You chuckled, the warmth of the meal and the interaction leaving you in high spirits. "Maybe. He's definitely more than meets the eye."

The dessert was a perfect end to the meal – sweet, indulgent, and beautifully presented. As you savored each bite, you couldn't help but feel that the evening had been a success on more than one front. Not only had you enjoyed a fantastic meal, but it seemed that Ruhui was even managing to open up to you.

The thought made your stomach flutter, and it didn’t go unnoticed. Jessica grinned at you from across the table.

“You should ask him out,” Jessica informed you. “Leave your number or something when we pay.”

You rose a brow. “Do you think that’ll work. Isn’t that like workplace harassment?”

Jessica’s laughter was soft, muffled by her hand. “Oh come on, it doesn’t hurt to try. Worst case scenario, he ignores you and you go back to staring wistfully every time you see him.”

True. Fine, you were sold. You scribbled your number on a piece of paper, your heart racing the entire time. Just as you were about to discreetly leave it on the table, a different waiter approached with the bill.

"Here's your bill," he said cheerfully. "Ruhui had to take his break, so I'm covering his tables for a bit."

You nodded, a hint of disappointment washing over you. As you reached for the bill, the piece of paper with your number lay conspicuously on the table. The waiter's eyes flicked to it, and a knowing smile crossed his face.

"Is that for Ruhui?" he asked, a playful tone in his voice.

You felt your cheeks warm with embarrassment, but before you could reply, the waiter continued, "If it is, you might not want to bother. Ruhui isn't really into humans. No offense."

The way he said it, so matter-of-factly, stung more than you expected. It wasn't just the words, but the dismissive tone, the insinuation that your interest was somehow misplaced or unwelcome.

Jessica, who had been watching the exchange, frowned. "That's a bit rude, isn't it?" she said, her voice sharp. "It's not your place to comment on someone's preferences like that."

The waiter seemed taken aback by Jessica's response. "I didn't mean any offense. Just, you know, saving you some embarrassment."

You quickly paid the bill, your earlier excitement now replaced with a mix of frustration and embarrassment. The waiter's words echoed in your mind. Was he right? Was your interest in Ruhui misguided?

As you stepped outside of the steakhouse, the cool night air did little to soothe the sting of the waiter's words. Jessica stayed close, her support a small comfort.

Just as you were about to cross the street back to your café, you noticed Ruhui in his usual spot, taking a smoke break. Your first instinct was to avoid him, but as you passed by, he called out.

"Hey, wait a minute," Ruhui said, his tone holding a note of confusion.

You hesitated, then stopped, gut twisting. Jessica stood beside you, her presence a silent show of solidarity.

Ruhui approached, flicking away his cigarette. "Is everything alright? You seem upset."

Your thoughts raced. Part of you wanted to dismiss him, to walk away, but the other part wanted to confront the situation. "Fine, at least now I know not to waste my time. Or yours." The words came out in a rush, tinged with hurt and embarrassment.

Ruhui's expression changed to one of annoyance, then understanding. He let out a short laugh, not of amusement but of disbelief. "Colleague… you mean Turner? He's an asshole. Don't listen to him. He enjoys stirring up trouble."

You were taken aback by his response, the bluntness of his words unexpected. "So, it's not true?" you asked, a glimmer of hope rekindling in your chest.

“What’s not true?”

“That you’ve no interest in humans.”

Ruhui snorted. "No, it's not. I don't know where he gets these ideas. Wait, why?"

You shifted from one foot to the other, and your lips pursed. “No reason.”

There was a pause, a moment of hesitation before realisation seemed to dawn on his face. “Oh, I get it. I’ve got to admit, I’m surprised. I've been... intrigued by you, too."

His admission caught you off guard. The doubts and hurt from moments ago began to dissipate, replaced by a sense of relief.

"Really?" you asked, a cautious optimism in your voice.

Ruhui nodded, a rare vulnerability in his eyes. "Yeah. I noticed you the day your café opened. You've got something... different about you."

Jessica nudged you gently, a silent encouragement to seize the moment. You took a deep breath, gathering your courage. "I thought there was something different about you too. That's why I... why I wanted to leave my number."

Ruhui's lips curved into a small smile, an action that transformed his usually stoic face. His muzzle twitched adorably. "I wish you had. I would have called."

The night suddenly felt warmer, the earlier embarrassment fading into insignificance.

"Well, it's not too late," you said, a newfound boldness in your tone. "How about we start over? Maybe grab a coffee together at the Honeypot?"

"I'd like that," Ruhui replied, his smile widening.

[melodious-tear]

"From now on, you're one of our Du family. Your name will be included in our family tree. You're my son now."

长歌行 The Long Ballad ep. 45

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[labseraph]

I have a soft spot for Du Ruhui because he raised the ruthless, wickedly competent Hao Du whom I adored.

This drama was the 1st time Liu Yuning turned my head, @marlo-noni .

Best character surnamed: Du

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*note, the surnames are not exactly the same in all the cases, as often there will be a different character. I am, however, grouping them all together otherwise things got more complicated.

Propaganda is very welcome! If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know in the notes.

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[jyytheriverdragon]

Shui (Senegal Bichir)

Ruhui (Emerald Cory)

Baojie (Mandarinfish Dragonet)

Changda (Asian Arowana)

Jingyi/Xinyi (Amazon River Dolphin)

Xue (Pacific Anglerfish)

Nuan (Flame Angelfish)

Yawen (Violet Goby)

Ying Yue (Blue Shark)

Ying Yue and her sisters are finally completed! And with that my #Mermay art for this year is officially completed! Closeups will be in the reblogs!

[dilirebas]

Why rewatching TLB, still coming across comments blaming CG for AS's mother's death calling her selfish. In my view, CG told AS not to come in her way but it was AS's willingness to save her though CG isn't afraid to die... They didn't watch how CG immediately rushed to AS and only person to figure out AS is trapped. She even distracted wolf army saving AS and was shot. Is this a hard thing to understand??

I think some viewers might be used to watching more simplistic dramas with simplistic female characters who only care about their romantic interests (and maybe also their families and careers). So they have difficulty grasping a female character who holds much more in her heart. They want Chang Ge to be single-mindedly devoted to A'Sun, but that's not the type of person she is.

She has always been willing to make personal sacrifices for the greater good, whether that means enslaving herself to protect Shuozhou, or taking a stab wound for Du Ruhui (a man who wanted her dead) because she knew that the Tang Dynasty needed him. It's a lesson she learned from the Gongsun family who sacrificed themselves and left their daughter an orphan in order to ensure the safety of civilians. It's too bad that these commenters failed to learn the same lesson.

Chang Ge wasn't going to let General Luo Yi be tortured to death in a prison, so she made the choice to rescue him at a personal risk to herself. A'Sun knew she would try to rescue him because that's the type of person he knew her to be, and that's exactly the type of person he respects. She made her choice and he made his. It was his job to look out for his mother because Chang Ge literally didn't know about his mother.

It works both ways too. In the final arc, A'Sun decided to save his father and was ready to die for this choice. But Chang Ge and her friends decided to risk their lives to save him, resulting in Mimi's death. But no one feels that it was A'Sun's fault and everyone agrees that A'Sun did the right thing.

At their cores, Chang Ge and A'Sun are similar people with similar values. They understand each other's sacrifices and they support each other's choices. They're not selfish enough for some people's tastes, but that's part of what makes GeSun so special. There are already plenty of dramas that feature relationships where a woman only makes sacrifices for her man.

[accidentallyadramablog]

The emperor in the Imperial Coroner just made a reference to Du Ruhui as a renowned civilian Minister of War from history and I was like - that's Hao Du's papa from the Long Ballad!

I'm a master historian

[heymeowmao]

I love that these guys immediately tried to run after seeing Changge.

“How unfortunate for you.. to have seen that I’m still alive. I’ll let you go today, but if rumors spread across Chang’an that Princess Yongning is still alive... I’m sure you all know the consequence.”

---

/starts begrudgingly liking Du Ruhui/

“I know what’s on your mind. You can think on it by yourself first. If you think you aren’t worthy, you can win against the young Khan first, then lose to other suitors. But... you can also win until the end. I’ve spent my whole life serving this country, and never considered anything else. You don’t have to follow in my footsteps.”

---

Shuyu: I’m sorry. I don’t like you in that way. But I’ll fight for you if I absolutely need to.

Leyan: Save it. I don’t want anyone to go up there because they feel like they have to protect me. I want someone who LOVES me. 

I don’t think you got a lot of choice here????? But if I’m pissed about the fight scene, that means they’re doing something right. (°言°怒)

[gizkasparadise]

wow trying to edit that post was a nightmare. sorry yall. 

anonymous asked how bad “goodbye my princess” was. 

vague badness: enemy lovers that actually have consequences, betrayal/lying, jealousy, murder, suicide, dead family members dead family members everywhere, depression, the male love interest going a lil Unhinged, main character deaths (plural)

detailed spoilers (and legit, SPOILERS) under the cut

so you have to embrace that the male lead/chengyin is an absolute piece of shit. like he’s terrible. and he’s compelling. but he makes so many bad choices in pursuit of power / the throne of the li empire. so so many. now, he loves xiaofeng and it’s legit, but that ultimately brings more pain to her than if he didn’t.

Fucked Up Shit Chengyin Does: A Love (?) Story

-within the first 10 episodes, he + his soldiers have almost completely wiped out xiaofeng’s family + the danchi as a whole. her cousins die. her friends die. tangentially, her mother dies and her father goes insane. chengyin even beheads her beloved grandfather in front of her (he didn’t know she was there. but lmao. still.)

-did i mention that was on their wedding day? it was on their wedding day. said grandfather even gave her away. he went ahead with marrying xiaofeng even though he had no intention of abandoning his mission and thought idk love would fix it? chengyin what what what are you doing

-it’s unclear whether or not chengyin was going to tell her he was the double agent/the reason the li empire was able to wipe out the danchi, but there’s this like Significant pause between when xiaofeng wakes up from traumatically fainting after the danchi are defeated to her recognizing the li empire armor in his quarters where he doesn’t say anything and it is Sketch. definitely the implication that if he could he would hide his role in the defeat of the danchi from her and just Carry On as a Happily Married Couple

-she’s rightfully horrified by him when she makes the connection between him and the armor in his tent and tries to stab him, so he stabs himself harder which isnt awful but just fucked up like this is not a good relationship

-when gu jian (xiaofeng’s teacher/first love) comes to take her out of the li military camp, chengyin stops him and demands that he lets xiaofeng go because, quote, “They’re not over yet.” bro you just massacred damn near her entire family i think that’s a dealbreaker (to his credit he does let her leave but lmao it’s v clear he didn’t want to)

-there’s a semi-time skip and Plot Related Amnesia, so he and xiaofeng don’t remember their traumatic history, and both end up in the li empire b/c of xiaofeng’s marriage contract to one of their princes. one would think without the danchi backstory maybe they could have a better time. they don’t.

-chengyin falls for xiaofeng again, but he knows the politics of court are Fucked Up and if he shows he cares about her they’ll target her. so he makes a girl who’s been in love with him since childhood (se se) his concubine and fake!dotes on her to have all the political schemes fall on her instead of xiaofeng. basically, he exploits the poor girl’s feelings to make her a meat shield. i think he calls her expendable at one point. on the flip side of things, he treats xiaofeng like absolute shit sometimes in order to protect her. which works, but gd what an asshole

-although their memories are gone, chengyin knows basic things about the events in western liang that others in the palace have told him: that he defeated the danchi and killed xiaofeng’s grandfather are among them. he doesn’t tell xiaofeng this, even when they’re officially engaged. she finds out on her own right before the wedding and confronts him. he’s essentially like Look I Didn’t Want You To Know and when that doesn’t do well he’s like Think of The Country and also I Love You and gets general pei to later take her to the memorial he built for her grandfather, complete with his armor set. which is kind of sweet but also kind of imperialist museum? and also he was the one that killed him??

-super jealous. when there’s rumors that general pei and xiaofeng are having an affair (they’re not), he maneuvers to publicly strong-arm pei into a marriage with his sister (aka an imperial princess aka a marriage he can’t turn down). it turned out alright, but the Motives were definitely not alright--emphasized by the stone cold stare down he gives xiaofeng after the announcement (she’s oblivious to it, because she’s not in love with pei, but chengyin doesn’t know that). part of it is a political maneuver, but it’s also p clear that it’s personal

-a doozy. so gu jian, chengyin’s cousin and accomplice in the Take Down the Danchi Fuckery, is in love with xiaofeng. he was also xiaofeng’s first love, but she doesn’t remember him because #amnesia.  throughout the second half of the show, gu jian’s been working as sort of a guardian for xiaofeng as she lives in the palace and trying to make amends for his part in the danchi massacre/trying to assuage his guilty conscience. at one point, he decides enough’s enough and he kidnaps xiaofeng in order to get her free from the palace. during this time, chengyin’s absolutely losing his shit because his beloved wife is gone and he knows gu jian’s the one that took her / has his suspicions about gu jian’s feelings for her.

while gu jian and xiaofeng are on the run, xiaofeng starts to get bits and pieces of her memory back--all of them surround a man named “xiaowu” aka chengyin’s alter-ego when they were together in west liang. because he’s a shit, gu jian says he’s xiaowu, and as a result xiaofeng believes he’s the one she used to be in love with. Complicated. even more complicated when, fleeing chengyin and palace soldiers, xiaofeng hits her head and COMPLETELY remembers everything.

needless to say, she doesn’t want to be around chengyin anymore. it’s super sad and fucked up, because while xiaofeng remembers everything, chengyin doesn’t. so here’s what chengyin knows:

-his wife was open and warm and they were in love even if he couldn’t always show it because #Intrigue

-wife gets kidnapped by his cousin, who he suspects is in love with her

-wife comes back from kidnapping, hating him and saying the only person she ever cared for was xiaowu -- which is NOT HIM

-his cousin claimed to be xiaowu

when gu jian tries to rescue xiaofeng again, he’s surrounded by palace guards and chengyin goes totally unhinged. he forces xiaofeng to watch as he orders his men to shoot the shit out of gu jian. she tries to look away but he won’t let her. he doesnt even care that a’du, xiaofeng’s best friend and the only one she really has left, is at risk of being shot as well. gu jian dies, and while xiaofeng knows he’s not xiaowu she remembers that they grew up together/at one point he was her beloved teacher and she’s devastated. she tries to starve herself but chengyin threatens to take a’du away forever if she does. it’s fucked up.

-xiaofeng tries to escape multiple times, and he won’t let her/re-captures her. it’s just. sad. really sad, esp since she can’t forgive him for what he did to her family

-after all this shit, west liang decides to rebel and chengyin decides to crush them. because killing one side of xiaofeng’s family tree wasn’t enough, apparently

-xiaofeng rides out to the middle of the battlefield--on one side is west liang, under control of her brother. on the other is li empire, under control of her husband. she threatens to kill herself unless chengyin meets two of her conditions: 1) that he’ll leave west liang the fuck alone for as long as he lives--chengyin agrees, and it’s clear he would say yes to anything she asks because he is freaking out. he even says that if she dies he’ll kill himself, too. which leads to wish 2) he has to live well

which feels like a mixture of selfless love and a little bit of a fuck you? she knows that making him survive after she dies is probably going to be what hurts him the most, but he swore to it. then she slits her own throat while he watches, and he runs by her side and is trying to keep her alive (which is fruitless). and then he’s shoved away from her by her brother, who takes her corpse back to west liang. chengyin grows old, and it’s clear the only thing he’s got is his empire and it’s a lonely fucking life. at some point, he abdicates to his nephew (implying he never had his own family) and goes back into the desert to “find xiaofeng” because he’s in denial that she’s dead and the vibe is that he’s definitely going to die alone out there

#fin

characters who die

-danchi: tömür/xiaofeng’s grandfather, he shi (a’du’s brother/xiaofeng’s friend), yi moyan (xiaofeng’s cousin), batu’er, a good freaking chunk

-west liang: consort/princess mingyuang, ashina yun/xiaofeng’s mother, qu wenchang/xiaofeng’s father goes insane

-li empire: zhao sese goes insane, crown prince #1/chengji, crown prince #2/chengye, the empress, the emperor, gao yuming, li yan, gao zhen, gu ruhui, chang’er, chai mu, ming yue

-main: xiaofeng, gu jian, a’du

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[queenofdeath666]

updated this drawing of Ruhui

notic that his tusks was to small and one was angeld wrong <,<

and i didnt like the rusk percings anymore :V

so i gave him a piece of cloth ... that Thulie prob gave him XD

art@ me

[3tekilkisilik]

İçeriden seslendi “ne yapıyorsun?” diye, “oturuyorum sevgilim bir kaç işim var bilgisayardayım sen ne yapıyorsun gelsene kucağıma” dedim. “Seni bekliyorum gezintiye çıkmak ister misin?” dedi. Klavyede parmaklarım kırılmışçasına kalakaldılar, hissizlik çöktü ilk. “Nerede?” dedim cıvımış, boğazıma yapışan bir şeylerin arasından kaçmaya çalışan sesimle. “Sokaklarımda.” Gözbebeklerimin büyümesini gördüm.. Aklımı çoktan o ince, büyüleyici, ufkumu açan sesiyle almıştı, şimdi sıra ruhumu vermekteydi.

Gittiğimde mumları yakmıştı. Gerçi şöyle bir bakınca kimin neyin yandığı çok tartışılırdı. Tütsünün dumanı sarmıştı odayı ve o an gördüğüm belki de en kutsal haliydi insanlığın. Saçları yastıklarımıza dağılmıştı, alevliydi her teli. Beyaz teni mum ışığına meydan okuyordu, bedeni buradaydı ama ruhui? Kendine dokunmaya başlamıştı çoktan, ben kapının eşiğinde yaslanmış hâlâ onu izliyordum. Yükselen vücut ısıma engel olmuyordum ve o da benim için yapmadığını bırakmıyordu. Yanına yaklaştığımda gözgöze geldik. Tuttu elimden, elimden şortuma, şortumun altından... İlk hamlesiyle canımı acıttı ve bunu üzerine düşeyim diye bilerek yaptığını dudaklarındaki kendinden emin gülüşünden anladım. Bu kadın canıma kast ediyordu, etmeliydi de. Oyunlarına gelmek ne büyük bir zevk.

Hızlı bir hamleyle yana itti beni, sırt üstü yığıldım ve aynı hızda üzerime gelmedi.. Anlamıştım oyunu, onu izleyecektim, can çekişecektim istediği gibi ve o bundan büyük bir keyif alacaktı. O keyif aldıkça benim nefesim kesilecek, kesildikçe onu daha çok arzulayacaktım ve o nihayete ulaşacaktık bir yerden sonra, ama ne zaman? Kalçalarını yukarı kaldırdı, başı yastıkta ve benimle göz temasını kaybetmeden kendisine dokunmaya devam etti bir eliyle, diğer eli ağzında.. Ufak ufak inliyor, benim elim bacak aramda, memesine uzanıyorum kendisini geri çekiyor, kelimelerden kesik cümleler kuruyor, alay ediyor benimle. Ağzındaki gülümseme ise cabası.. Sırt üstü uzandı, ağzındaki elini memelerine götürdü okşamaya başladı. Bacaklarını kasıyor arada, arada salıveriyor kendini, sonra tekrar sıkıştırıyor.. Kasığı. Canım yer. Yerim. Fark etmedi nasıl üstüne gelip kasığını öpmeye başladığımı. Bacaklarına sarıldım, araladım. Başımdan bastırmaya başladı ben kasığıyla sevişirken, bir an kaldırdı başımı, bana baktı, yukarı çıktım. Önce saçlarına geçirdim parmaklarımı usulca geriye taradım, içimdeki tüm şefkatle gözlerinden öptüm. Sonra dudaklarından.. Bana baktı tekrar, beni gördü tekrar. Biraz dikleşip üstümü çıkarmama yardım etti. Sonra....

[ticklish-n-stuff]

Hello!! I just wanted to say how much I literally adore your works, they’re so nice and always make me smile!! If it’s okay, I wanted to request something!! I was thinking like platonic ler Rui with lee Nene cause honestly they’re such besties and so underrated ajshsjhdjd!! If not that’s totally fine of course! Have a wonderful day!

Just like old times

Aaaaa im so glad you like my fics!! :)

Rui and Nene are such an iconic duo 💜💚

Hope you like it :)

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Rui x Nene (platonic)

Ler: Rui

Lee: Nene

Warnings: Tickles!

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It was already late in the evening by the time WonderlandsxShowtime finished rehearsing for their upcoming show. Nene had decided to stay behind to practice her lines a bit more, while Rui stayed to keep her company.

"And this is the part where I sing to put the dragon to sleep..." Nene practiced her song, not a single mistake made. She always overthinked when performing in a new show. Not like there was anything wrong with a bit of extra practice, but she worried over nothing most of the time.

"It was perfect Nene! I'm sure your performance will be extraordinary" Rui applauded her for a job well done, but he couldn't help but notice a gloomy expression on her face. "Is something wrong?".

"Yeah, I'm just...a bit nervous".

Rui gave her a soft smile and patted the seat next to him, Nene sat down. "There's nothing to worry about, I know you'll do an excelent job like always".

"I know but...I can't help but feel a bit anxious".

Rui didn't like seeing his friend all worried, he thought for a moment on how he could help her relax...and then it hit him. He suddenly remembered a certain technique he would use whenever Nene would overthink when they were little. He grinned mischiveously and looked over at her. "Oh nene~" He said in a sing songy voice.

"That look on your face can't be any good" Nene tried scooting away but he would quickly close the gap between them.

"Oh come on, I'm just trying to help you out" He playfully wiggled his fingers towards her, causing her eyes to widen. "NO!" Nene tried to bolt out of there, but Rui quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and dragged her back into his lap.

"Rui dohon't!" Nene couldn't help the nervous giggles that escaped her lips.

"Already giggling? I haven't even done anything...not yet atleast" He gave her a soft squeeze on her hips.

"EEHEP-!" Nene blushed and quickly covered her mouth at the squeal she made. Rui couldn't help but chuckle at the cute reaction.

"Looks like the tickle monster has found his new victim~" And with that, he started to softly scribble up and down her sides.

"Ehehek! Ruhui nohoho!" Nene tried swatting away his hands while also trying to cover up her flustered face.

"What's wrong? Too ticklish~?" He playfully cooed into her ear, causing her to let out another squeal. "Ahahahaha! R-Rui stahahap!" Nene squirmed around his lap.

"But you're laughing, surely you must like this~" He brought his hands to her tummy, softly digging in at the ticklish skin. "GyaHAHA! NOHO I DOHON'T!". Of course that was a lie. Rui was well aware of how fond Nene was of this form of playful affection.

"You shouldn't be lying to the tickle monster, especially considering how ticklish you are" Rui giggled as he playfully poked her bellybutton, causing her to squeak.

"EHEHEEK! I HAHATE YOU!" Nene threw her head back against Rui's shoulder, laughing freely without a care in the world as he kept tormenting her tickle spots.

"Hehe, love you too" He then switched to softly tracing around her tummy and sides, not wanting to overwhelm her. "How are you holding up?".

"I-Ihim fihine!" The soft tracing kept her all giggly.

"Great! Do you still feel anxious about our next show?" Nene shook her head at the question, still giggling from the soft tickles.

"It looks like my job here is done" He stopped tickling her, holding her in a warm embrace. She quickly melted into the hug.

"Ahaha...t-thanks Rui" Nene wore the most genuine smile on her face, her cheeks all flushed and her eyes a bit sparkly.

"That's what friends are for" Rui smiled at her. They both stayed in each others company for a while before walking back home. Nene was so happy to have a friend like Rui.

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Sorry if this was too short, but I hope you still like it! :)